Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning